ITT in Clifton wins $42 million electronic jammer contract

ITT Electronic SystemsThe Navy's EA-18G war plane, which would use the next-generation jammer that ITT is trying to develop in Clifton so it can evade enemy missiles.

ITT Electronic Systems in Clifton won a $42.5 million contract for technology to support the next-generation electronic jammer that protects U.S. aircraft from enemy missiles.

The new jammer will replace the ALQ-99 tactical jamming system. The work will be performed at the unit's Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems operation in Passaic County and is expected to be completed by April 2012.